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Commission hears update on Route 140 tower; hearing officer recommended denial
Summary
Commissioners reported a hearing officer drafted a decision recommending denial of a proposed tower permit on Route 140; the tower company has requested a hearing before the Public Utility Commission and the town has retained counsel funded by a $10,000 donation.
A commissioner updated the commission on the Route 140 tower permit on Oct. 23, reporting the hearing officer issued a draft decision recommending denial and that the tower company sought a hearing before the Public Utility Commission (PUC).
According to the commissioner, the public service department also supported the hearing officer's recommendation to deny the permit because the company "didn't provide enough information." The company requested a hearing and the PUC will decide whether to hold one or deny the permit; if the PUC denies and the company appeals, the town expects the company to take further legal steps. The town has secured counsel using a private $10,000 donation to cover legal costs if needed.
The commission discussed precedent from nearby cases and acknowledged the outcome with the PUC remains uncertain; the update was informational and no formal town action was taken at the meeting.
